MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,771 km
7,935 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
12,771 km
7,935 mi / 6,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ZLX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code MEX ZLX
ICAO Code MMMX HSZA
City Mexico City Zalingei
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 12.900000, 23.480000

Mexico City (MEX) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 12,771 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Mexico City, it's 06:50 in Zalingei. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,363 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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